Friends of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital

Friends of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital is a United Kingdom-based registered charity (charity number 1151585) dedicated to supporting Queen Elizabeth's Hospital through fundraising and community engagement. The organization focuses on enhancing the facilities, services, and overall experience for patients, staff, and visitors associated with the hospital.

Objectives and Activities

The charity primarily organizes between four to five major social events annually alongside various other fundraising initiatives throughout the year. A key objective is to ensure that every event is run profitably to maximize contributions toward the hospital. These activities help raise funds which are then used for the improvement and support of hospital services.

Governance

The charity operates under a governance structure typical of UK nonprofit organizations, with a board of trustees responsible for oversight and strategic direction. Financial transparency is maintained through regular submissions of accounts and annual returns to the Charity Commission.

Impact

The funds raised by Friends of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital contribute significantly to the enhancement of patient care and hospital facilities. By organizing community-driven events and activities, the charity strengthens local engagement and support for the hospital.

This summary is based on publicly available information from the UK Charity Commission and the charity’s own reporting on its activities[1][2].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1151585&subid=0 [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5032234/governance [3] https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/the-league-of-friends-of-the-queen-elizabeth-hospital-nhs-trust [4] https://qehklcharity.co.uk/get-involved/league-of-friends/ [5] https://hospitalcharity.org/our-facilities/queen-elizabeth-hospital-charity